Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes - Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes - Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders [Line Items]                      
Net income available to the Company's shareholders $ 31,495 $ (15,219) $ 29,390 $ 22,336 $ 24,073 $ 69,104 $ 73,417 $ 27,150 $ 68,002 $ 193,744 $ 211,200
Depreciation and amortization                 10,685 1,666 12,446
Sale of assets and interests in unconsolidated entities                 (8,718) (8,688) (110,248)
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures                 15,662 4,305 6,772
Share-based payment compensation                 221 4,596 4,751
Gain on previously held interest in acquired joint venture                 0 (91,467) 0
Other differences                 (1,089) 6,294 (2,831)
Taxable income available to common shareholders                 $ 84,763 $ 110,450 $ 122,090